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Roll of Thunder

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ understands Cassie's fury at Mr. Simms' behavior.

a)

Uncle Hammer

b)

Mr. Morrison

2.

T.J.'s states to Stacey, "Friends gotta trust each other ... ain't nothin' like a true friend" seems hypocritical when...

a)

T.J. stands by Mama's desk

b)

T.J. allows Stacey to take the blame for his cheating

c)

T.J. cheats

3.

The fact that Mama whips Stacey for cheating indicates that...

a)

she expects more from her children than from other students

b)

she loses her temper

c)

she is a fair teacher who is consistent with punishment

4.

From the way Big Ma talks about her husband, their life together, and their goals, it is clear...

a)

she would like to move into Strawberry and begin over

b)

she places great value on the land and plans to keep it

c)

she is waiting for the ideal price before she sells

5.

Which theme in the text is mainly expressed by the final paragraph?

a)

People must keep trying so they can succeed.

b)

Lessons can be learned in the most unusual places.

c)

Nature creates trees with many different functions.

d)

Family has the ability to provide security and comfort.

6.

Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 5?

a)

“'These women folks done gone and fixed us a feast.'”

b)

“'They got no right pulling out!'”

c)

“'Them men, they doing what they’ve gotta do.'”

d)

‘Papa,’ I said, standing to join them, 'we giving up, too?'

7.

The issuance lists in the front of Cassie and Little Man's books show that:

a)

Black students get the best of what the county can afford

b)

Black students are thought of as second-class

c)

Black students get up-tp-date information in their books

d)

Black students work hard and are well awarded

8.

During the time period and setting of this book, black people:

a)

Worked hard in order to gain the respect of white people

b)

Enjoyed economic wealth and a great deal of luxury

c)

Lived in fear of whites and experienced great injustice

d)

Attended excellent schools and advanced through education

9.

The friendship between T.J. and Stacey:

a)

Seems to be fair and equal

b)

Seems unfair with Stacey always giving T.J. a hard time

c)

Seems imbalanced with T.J. always leading Stacey in the wrong direction

d)

Seems honest, open, and truthful

10.

Why does the Logan family often keep secrets from Uncle Hammer?

a)

He is timid and weak, and the secrets would terrify him

b)

He has distanced himself from the family

c)

He will not take their side; he believes white people can be good

d)

He has a bad temper and they fear he will get in big trouble

11.

Who is the one white person in this story who supports and tries to protect the Logans?

a)

Mr. Granger

b)

Mr. Simms

c)

Mr. Jamison

d)

Mr. Dewbery

12.

How does Mr. Granger indirectly try to destroy the Logan family?

a)

He uses his power to try and ruin them financially

b)

He uses his connections to cut off their food supply

c)

He uses his relationships to turn their friends against them

d)

He uses his wealth to illegally buy their land and kick them out

13.

This novel was written by:

a)

Christopher Paul Curtis

b)

Mildred D. Taylor

c)

Virginia Hamilton

d)

William H. Armstrong

14.

What is the "last straw" that ends TJ's friendship with Stacey?

a)

He took his coat.

b)

He got Mrs. Logan fired.

c)

He stole Uncle Hammer's car.

d)

He became friends with the Sims' brothers.

15.

What does Uncle Hammer's car symbolize to him?

a)

love

b)

loyalty

c)

pride

d)

helplessness

16.

Who is the author of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

Mildred D. Taylor

b)

Harper Lee

c)

Mark Twain

d)

J.K. Rowling

17.

What is the primary theme of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

Racial injustice

b)

Romantic love

c)

Technological advancement

d)

Environmental conservation

18.

Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is known for having a bad temper?

a)

Uncle Hammer

b)

Mr. Morrison

c)

Cassie Logan

d)

Little Man

19.

What does the land symbolize for the Logan family in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

Wealth

b)

Freedom and independence

c)

A burden

d)

A temporary home

20.

In 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry', why does Cassie get angry with Mr. Simms?

a)

He insults her family

b)

He pushes her off the sidewalk

c)

He steals her book

d)

He breaks her toy

21.

What lesson does Mama Logan try to teach her children in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

The importance of education

b)

The value of money

c)

The need for revenge

d)

The benefits of technology

22.

Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is a symbol of hope and resilience?

a)

Cassie Logan

b)

T.J. Avery

c)

Mr. Granger

d)

Lillian Jean

23.

What event causes tension between the Logan family and the Wallaces in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

A boycott of the Wallace store

b)

A land dispute

c)

A school competition

d)

A church disagreement

24.

How does the Logan family show resistance against racial injustice in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

By boycotting the Wallace store

b)

By moving to another town

c)

By writing letters to the government

d)

By ignoring the problem

25.

What is the significance of the title 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?

a)

It represents a call for justice and change

b)

It is a reference to a character's name

c)

It describes the weather in the story

d)

It is a line from a poem